Tag: Watford FC

Gabriel: We need Spurs and Leicester to faulter

Gabriel is remaining optimistic in Arsenal's quest for the title and thinks we'll win it... as long as Leicester and Spurs both slip up.

Watford man: Arsenal completely deserved to beat us

Watford defender, Sebastian Prödl, admitted that Arsenal deserved their 4-0 win at the Emirates.
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Wenger hails new arrival

Arsene Wenger piled on the praise for new signing, Mohamed Elneny, after he put in another promising performance against Watford.

Wenger: We have values and he’s fearless

Arsene Wenger praised Arsenal's faith in youth players after Alex Iwobi put in another amazing performance during our 4-0 win over Watford.
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Watford man: Arsenal is the first team to do this

Quique Sanchez Flores was disappointed with Watford's lack of energy against Arsenal and pointed out how we're the first team to score four goals against them this season.

Bellerin: We’ve shown we can be dangerous

Hector Bellerin believes that Arsenal have proven that they can be dangerous and described how it felt to score his 'weird' goal.

Player focus: Gabriel continues to gradually grow

Gabriel showed huge signs of improvement in our 4-0 win against Watford on Saturday.

Player focus : Mezut Ozil’s understated genius shines again

Mesut Ozil was instrumental once again as Arsenal brushed past Watford. Here we look at his display in more detail.
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Player Focus: Alexis Sanchez doing it right

Ever since Alexis Sanchez was moved from left wing to right wing last month, he has looked like a player rejuvenated after a barren run of form over the winter. On Saturday, Watford simply had no answer for his movement, both on and off the ball.

Wenger: We’re working hard to win the title

Arsene Wenger has admitted that although working for the title is hard, Arsenal are still trying.

Bellerin: If you don’t try, you won’t score

After beating Watford 4-0, Hector Bellerin is determined for Arsenal to keep pushing on to win the title.

Iwobi: Winning with Arsenal is a dream come true

Alex Iwobi has described scoring and winning with this Arsenal team as a dream come true.
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Official teams: Arsenal v Watford Take 2

After the Hornets beat Arsenal at the Emirates in our last meeting, knocking us out of the FA Cup, the Gunners will be looking to get their own back on Quique Sánchez Flores' men.
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Watford boss: It’s an honour to play against Arsenal man

Quique Sanchez Flores admitted that it's an honour to play against Arsene Wenger.

Watch: Arsene Wenger pre-Watford press conference in full

Arsene Wenger addressed the press on Friday ahead of Arsenal's clash with Watford and reiterated the importance of a win.

Wenger: Watford man has exceeded expectations

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he believes Quique Sanchez Flores has exceeded expectations at Watford this season.

Wenger explains the ‘vibes’ that will help Arsenal beat Watford

Arsene Wenger believes that international breaks a.k.a. the interlull is actually a good thing for the players' confidence.

Wenger: Arsenal fans need to unite

Arsene Wenger calls for unity among the Arsenal fans.
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Arsenal vs Watford: It’s crunch time

Eight games remain and the majority of diehard fans gave up hope long before the international break but, there's still a chance.
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger (L) speaks with Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R) as they attend a training session at Arsenal's training ground in London Colney, north of London, England on February 24, 2015, ahead of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match against AS Monaco on February 25 in London. (Photo credit GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Wenger on Ozil comments: It’s not our job to talk

Arsene Wenger claims it's not Mesut Ozil's job to talk to the press.

Wenger: We have to play with complete commitment and passion

Arsene Wenger wants his players to play with commitment and passion against the Hornets on Saturday.

Wenger: Arsenal need to be more efficient – like Watford

Wenger believes Arsenal need to be more efficient against Watford.
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Team news: Wenger confirms Cech could face Watford

The latest injury news ahead of our clash against Watford.
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Watford striker warns Arsenal of ‘hungry’ Hornets

Troy Deeney claims Watford are hungry going into Arsenal clash.

Mertesacker claims Arsenal need to chill out

Per Mertesacker believes that Arsenal just need to relax a bit and the rest will follow against Barcelona. The German defended our performance against Watford,...

Arsenal legend: Gunners need to be unpredictable, like Spurs

Ian Wright has gone where no Arsenal legend should ever have to go and said that the Gunners need to be more like Spurs. The...

Watch: Wenger full post-Watford interview

Arsene Wenger described Arsenal's loss to Watford as 'strange' following our 2-1 defeat. We were knocked out to a team we, with all due respect,...

86% of Arsenal fans want Wenger out

After Daily Cannon conducted a poll asking whether Arsene Wenger should stay or go, the results were unanimous. A staggering 86% of the people who...

Ighalo confident of League win against Arsenal after FA Cup triumph

Odion Ighalo is confident of a League win when Watford next visit the Emirates after their 2-1 victory in the FA Cup. Although we beat...

Watford draw Crystal Palace in FA Cup at Wembley

Watford have drawn Crystal Palace in the semi-finals of the FA Cup at Wembley. The draw makes the loss to the Hornets on Sunday even...
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Guedioura: My goal against Arsenal was my most important

Adlene Guedioura believes his goal against Arsenal in the FA Cup on Sunday was one of the most important his career. The striker's thunderbolt of...

Gomes: Arsenal play like a small team

There are times we all think it, but it hurts to see opposition players criticise our team. Arsenal lost 2-1 to Watford on Sunday afternoon,...

Player focus: Gibbs defensively industrious despite defeat

At 26-years-old, Kieran Gibbs' progress has stagnated at the Emirates, due to some unfortunate injuries and the consistent performances shown by Nacho Monreal over...

Wenger: Our focus is on Barcelona

Out of the FA Cup on Sunday, things don't get much easier from here for Arsenal with a trip to Barcelona just days away. The...
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Watford defeat was first of its kind since 1997

So Arsenal lost to Watford on Sunday, ending a streak of 15 consecutive FA Cup ties won. It means the hunt for silverware this season...

Wenger: Gabriel’s tackle on Deeney wasn’t a red

Arsene Wenger insisted that, although he has to see the tackle again, he doesn't think Gabriel's tackle on Troy Deeney was a red. The boss...

Wenger shows lukewarm concern over horrific home form

Arsene Wenger has agreed that he's a 'little bit' concerned with Arsenal's home form after our 2-1 loss to Watford. The loss not only sees...

Does Gabriel deserve three-match ban over disgusting tackle?

Gabriel could face a retrospective ban for his disgusting tackle on Troy Deeney. The centre-back slid in with two feet in a crunching tackle, which...

Arsenal player ratings: Alexis, Coquelin and Gabriel all abysmal against Watford

Arsenal produced yet another poor display and got knocked out to Watford in the FA Cup. This season we were supposed to win the double....

Wenger: Arsenal didn’t deserve to lose

Arsene Wenger could be about to open himself up even further to fan's fury after claiming that Arsenal didn't deserve to lose to Watford. Arsenal...